Question

PLEASE HELP IS DUE TOMORROW:The average American throws away 2.5 pounds of empty cans a month (mostly during the winter months). At this rate, how many years will it take the average American to throw away a ton of empty cans? (Show work please)

Answer 1

your answer would be 66.6: do the math: 2.5 a month times 12 months in a year=30. 1 ton =2000 pounds. 2000 divided by 2.5 =800. 800 divided by 12=66.6

Explanation:

Answer 2

1 ton = 2000 pounds

2000/2.5 = 800 months

800/12 = ~66.67 years